Overview


Title: Measuring Length
Grade Level:4
Subject Area:Math
Time Frame: 6-7 lessons


Description


Summer: Complete the first three sections
School Year: Complete the entire proposal

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Summary of Unit
A brief snapshot, as if
someone asked you to
briefly and clearly
describe the intent of the
lesson or project.


During this project, students will be getting hands on practice measuring length.First, children will decide which unit of measurement they will use to measure a specified distance. They will then estimate the object's length. Finally, they will select and use a measurement tool to measure the object's length.



Essential Questions
What will guide student
inquiry?


How will you decide which unit of measurement to use?
How can you justify your measurement?
Which instrument will you use to measure your objects?

Academic Standards
Include technology.
Use district standards
where applicable,
targeting performance
objectives you will
assess.


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Strand 1 Concept 1 PO3 : Estimate length and weight using U.S. customary and metric units.
Strand 4 Concept 4 PO4: Select and appropriate tool to use in a particular measurement situation.
Strand 4 Concept 4 PO4: Approximate measurements to the appropriate degree of accuracy.

Student Outcomes
What will students learn
and do?


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Assessment
Checklist, Presentation,
Oral Response, Rubric,
Test, Quiz, etc.


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Prerequisite Knowledge
(e.g., content,
technology, etc.)


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Procedures for Lesson
- Steps in the process
- Responsibilities
- Guiding
- Questions
- Student products

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Tools and Resources
- Computers
- Software
- URLs
- ameras
- Presentation Device
- Handouts, Books
- Supplies, Other


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Learning Environments
- Location
- Teacher / Student roles
- Group Dynamics
- Interactions with experts,
other educators, etc.,
if applicable


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Modifications
Special Ed, Gifted, ELL

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